Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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